UNC Wilmington Seahawks Defeat Towson Tigers 82-73
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · SECU Arena
UNC Wilmington Seahawks 82, Towson Tigers 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs Towson Tigers?
UNC Wilmington Seahawks beat Towson Tigers 82-73 at SECU Arena on January 29, 2026.
Who was favored in UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs Towson Tigers?
Towson Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.
In a compelling NCAAB matchup, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks emerged victorious against the Towson Tigers with a final score of 82-73 at SECU Arena. This win adds to UNC Wilmington's impressive season, bringing their record to 20-3, while Towson falls to 12-12. The Seahawks showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 75.2 points per game over their last ten outings, compared to Towson's 67.1.
The Seahawks entered the game riding a wave of momentum, having won eight of their last ten games, including a recent victory against the Hampton Pirates, where they won 75-67. Their only loss in the last ten games was to the William & Mary Tribe, where they fell short with a score of 70-77. In contrast, Towson's recent form has been less consistent, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games and a current losing streak of one game. Their last match resulted in a loss to the North Carolina A&T Aggies, where they were defeated 80-73.
At home, Towson has a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while UNC Wilmington has performed well on the road, also holding a 4-1 record in their last five away games. This game marked a continuation of their previous meeting earlier in the season, where UNC Wilmington had also triumphed over Towson, winning 65-61.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players affected for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this encounter. The betting odds provided by DraftKings indicated Towson as slight favorites with a spread of -1.5, while the total points were set at 135.5, reflecting expectations of a competitive game.
The match conditions were typical for a winter evening in Maryland, with both teams battling for crucial conference standings. Viewers were treated to a display of skill, particularly from UNC Wilmington's Greedy Williams, who contributed significantly at the free-throw line, scoring multiple points in the closing moments of the game. His performance helped secure the win as the Seahawks maintained their lead in the second half, despite Towson's efforts to close the gap.
Overall, the game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two programs this season, with UNC Wilmington continuing to assert their dominance in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TOW -1.5 | 135.5 o -105 / u -115 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks +102 · Towson Tigers -122 |
Leaders
- PointsTyler Tejada16Towson Tigers
- AssistsDylan Williamson4Towson Tigers
- ReboundsTyler Tejada6Towson Tigers
- PointsNolan Hodge23UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- AssistsGreedy Williams7UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- ReboundsPatrick Wessler10UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Recent form
Towson Tigers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L167.1 scored · 66.1 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L73-80at North Carolina A&T AggiesJan 24
- W72-59at Elon PhoenixJan 23
- W59-58vs Drexel DragonsJan 19
- W61-52vs Charleston CougarsJan 16
- W87-78at Northeastern HuskiesJan 10
- L67-78vs Hofstra PrideJan 8
- L48-62vs Monmouth HawksJan 3
- L62-63at Hampton PiratesDec 31
- L70-84at William & Mary TribeDec 29
- W72-47vs Sacred Heart PioneersDec 22
UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Last 10: 8-2Streak W175.2 scored · 66.7 allowed per game4-1 away
- W75-67at Hampton PiratesJan 24
- L70-77at William & Mary TribeJan 23
- W78-75vs Campbell Fighting CamelsJan 18
- W75-71at Stony Brook SeawolvesJan 10
- W87-78at Northeastern HuskiesJan 9
- W49-45vs Hampton PiratesJan 4
- W65-53vs Drexel DragonsJan 1
- W87-78at North Carolina A&T AggiesDec 30
- W100-56vs Columbia (SC) Fighting KoalasDec 27
- L66-67vs Howard BisonDec 20
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | Towson Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-58 | 27-54 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 12-31 | 3-16 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 19 |
| Free throws | 18-24 | 16-23 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 25 |
| Assists | 17 | 10 |
| Steals | 1 | 1 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 16 | 34 |
| Fouls | 18 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 20 | 20 |
| Time in front | 82 | 12 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-42Nolan Hodge makes 24-foot three point jumper (Christian May assists)
- 2nd Half48-44Tyler Tejada makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-44Nolan Hodge makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jahnathan Lamothe assists)
- 2nd Half51-46Tyler Tejada makes 14-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half51-48Jack Doumbia Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-48Christian May makes 22-foot three point jumper (Greedy Williams assists)
- 2nd Half54-50Tyler Coleman makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half56-50Greedy Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-52Jack Doumbia Jr. makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half56-53Tyler Coleman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-53Patrick Wessler makes layup (Greedy Williams assists)
- 2nd Half60-53Noah Ross makes 10-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half60-55Tyler Tejada makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half63-55Nolan Hodge makes 27-foot three point jumper (Greedy Williams assists)
- 2nd Half63-57Caleb Embeya makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Dylan Williamson assists)
- 2nd Half64-57Nolan Hodge makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-59Mor Seck makes 3-foot dunk (Jack Doumbia Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half67-59Christian May makes 24-foot three point jumper (Noah Ross assists)
- 2nd Half67-61Tyler Tejada makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half67-63Jaquan Womack makes layup (Dylan Williamson assists)
- 2nd Half67-64Jaquan Womack makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half68-64Nolan Hodge makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half68-65Tyler Tejada makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-65Patrick Wessler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-65Patrick Wessler makes layup (Greedy Williams assists)
- 2nd Half74-65Nolan Hodge makes 27-foot three point jumper (Greedy Williams assists)
- 2nd Half74-66Jaquan Womack makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-67Tyler Tejada makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-68Tyler Tejada makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-68Greedy Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-68Greedy Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-69Dylan Williamson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-70Dylan Williamson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-73Jaquan Womack makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dylan Williamson assists)
- 2nd Half77-73Greedy Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-73Greedy Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-73Greedy Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-73Greedy Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-73Greedy Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-73Greedy Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Towson Tigers, below favours UNC Wilmington Seahawks.
Venue
- SECU ArenaTowson, MD
- Attendance2801
- OfficialsPat Driscoll, Tim Clougherty, Nathan Hall
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